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School of Performing Arts

  • The MSUM School of Performing Arts brings together students and faculty who share a passion for the arts and provides opportunities for creativity, scholarship, and real world experience. The School of Performing Arts honors tradition while embracing innovation to deliver rigorous and progressive programs. This helps our students realize their potential as passionate leaders in their creative work and develops their talents into a career—and life—in the world of the arts.

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  • EVENTS
    November 5: Jazz Ensemble
    November 17: Cat in the Hat
    November 17: Senior Recitals
    November 30: Musical Theatre Ensemble & Solfire Concert
  • School of Performing Arts News
    • University Music Series: Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Combo
      Monday, Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Glasrud Auditorium The University Music Series presents the MSUM Jazz Ensemble and Jazz […]
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    • University Music Series: Day of Percussion
      Saturday, Nov. 3 | 5 p.m. | CMU The MSUM University Music Series presents a concert closing out the Day […]
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    • University Music Series: Love and Lament
      Friday, Oct. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Glasrud Auditorium The University Music Series presents a performance by MSUM Choirs on […]
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    • MSUM’s ‘Fuego Tropical’ presents annual Children’s Show
      “Fuego Tropical,” the MSUM Percussion and World Music Ensemble, is busy this week performing their annual FM Learning Bank Children’s […]
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    • University Theatre Season opens in October with football-themed play
      Season expanded to five productions, including hit musical Hair Performed in four fifteen-minute quarters with a half-time show, a dance […]
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    • As Time Goes By
      Monday, Oct. 1 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Gaede Stage “As Time Goes By” Jenny Dufault and Stephen Sulich in concert. […]
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    • Trinidad Abroad final interest meeting
      Wednesday, Sept. 26 | 7-7:30 p.m. | CMU 225 Would you like to study abroad without missing any of your […]
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    • Manno-Dean Piano Duo
      Sunday, Sept. 23 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Fox Recital Hall Manno-Dean Piano Duo presents a free recital at 2 p.m. […]
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    • Guest lecturer to present ‘Getting Started as a Freelance Musician’
      Monday, Sept. 17 | 5-6 p.m. | Fox Recital Hall On Monday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m. in Fox Recital […]
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    • Theatre alumna returns to campus for Q & A session
      Wednesday, Aug. 29 | 5:15 p.m. | CA 120 Actress, voice artist, and improviser Kendra Cashmore will answer questions about […]
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    • University Theatre Fall 2018 Audition Notice
      Colossal | Cat in the Hat | The Wolves | Musical Theatre Ensemble: Hair (Concert Version) General Auditions: Tuesday, August 28 […]
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    • Theatre alumni stage play in unique space
      Two MSUM Theatre alumni, Kate Arness (daughter of Janet Haak, the director of MSUM’s study abroad program) and Brandon Hecker, […]
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    • MSUM new hires
      Please join us in welcoming the following employees to Minnesota State University Moorhead! Make sure to stop by their departments to say hello and […]
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    • Straw Hat Players Summer Theatre
      The 55th anniversary season of the Straw Hat Players Summer Theatre opened May 29 with the musical How to Talk Minnesotan. The […]
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    • Williams to perform with West Fargo High School Jazz Ensemble
      Thursday, May 10 | 7-8 p.m. | West Fargo High School Auditorium Dr. Kenyon Williams will perform this Thursday, May […]
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    • Son of Jan Maxwell accepts Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree
      A memorial service was held last night in the Gaede stage to honor the life of alumna Jan Mawell who […]
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    • Trinidad Abroad interest meetings Tuesday and Wednesday
      Wednesday, May 2 | Noon | CA 146 Why freeze in Fargo when you can study abroad in Trinidad? Join […]
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    • An Evening of Dance
      Saturday, April 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Hansen Theatre The School of Performing Arts presents a dynamic dance concert featuring […]
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    • Wind Ensemble concert
      The MSUM Wind Ensemble performs Wednesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Hansen Theatre in the Roland Dille Center for […]
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    • Upcoming School of Performing Arts performances
      Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo & Guitar Ensemble – Monday, April 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Glasrud Auditorium The School of […]
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  • Benefits of an MSUM School of Performing Arts Degree
    Experienced, engaged faculty
    The School of Performing Arts faculty features impressive artistic and scholarly credentials, with an emphasis on active professional performance, ongoing research and a strong commitment to teaching. Faculty members participate with community and nationwide groups including: The Stage, Theatre B, Fargo-Moorhead Symphony and Fargo-Moorhead Opera company. They perform solo recitals, concerts and play in many local jazz and commercial bands.
    Outstanding facilities
    The School of Performing Arts facilities include more than 25 practice rooms, Fox Recital Hall, Glasrud Auditorium, Hansen Theatre, Gaede Stage and three recording studios. As a student in the School of Performing Arts, you’ll have 24-hour access to the building in order to practice when it fits your schedule.
    Education legacy
    MSUM has a rich history as a prestigious teaching college, and continues to highly value educating teachers, who help us fulfill our purpose of transforming the world by transforming lives.
    Performance opportunities
    Joining one of MSUM’s 11 vocal and instrumental ensembles will broadly expand your performance repertoire and help you grow your skills as a performer. Music students have opportunities to perform in ensemble concerts, in chamber groups, and in solo recitals, including monthly department recitals.
    Extensive theatre productions
    The MSUM University Theatre Series includes several mainstage productions, two annual dance concerts and many student-directed and/or created pieces each year. The mainstage productions involve students from across campus who participate as performers and technicians.
    Collaboration
    Countless opportunities to collaborate across the School of Performing Arts, as well as within the School of Teaching and Learning, allow for enhanced learning and communication, giving you a well-rounded, versatile education.
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    Learning Opportunities Outside the Classroom

    MSUM’s School of Performing Arts offers a unique and wide selection of learning opportunities to give you a well-rounded educational experience. You will gain professional-level experiences participating in ensembles, theatre productions, organizations and conferences.

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  • Careers & Outcomes
    The School of Performing Arts graduates enjoy rich and varied careers in theatre, music, education and arts industries.
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